US Bridges

Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70

Fair

St. Louis city, Missouri · S 32 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12042

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,536
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70 in St. Louis city, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,750 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKingshighway Blvd
CrossesIs 70 Rv 70
LocationS 32 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis city
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.68625, -90.24567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,536 (2024)
Projected traffic14,750 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70 carry?

About 10,536 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Kingshighway Blvd over Is 70 Rv 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.